Tag: veteran
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New Military Transition Timeline: Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap Each year more than 200,000 service members transition out of the U.S. military, beginning the journey from military service to civilian life. While many leave with leadership experience, technical skills, and a strong sense of purpose, the transition itself can be complicated. Veterans must navigate employment, education benefits, healthcare enrollment, housing, and…
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Navy Veteran Speaks Out After ILD Diagnosis Linked to Burn Pit Exposure
Navy veteran and Rock 22 founder Jeff Swan shares his battle with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) linked to burn pit exposure near Bagram, Afghanistan ; hoping his story encourages other veterans dealing with respiratory issues to seek help and keep fighting.
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VA Backlog Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels — But Questions Remain
Reducing the backlog has been a top priority, and while the numbers are improving, questions remain about how policy changes and new rules could impact veterans whose conditions are managed through medication. Many are watching closely — and speaking up. Listen to us live monthly: Join the MIL2VET live stream the last Wednesday of every…
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Washington State’s Global War on Terror Memorial Bill Deserves a Vote
By Chris Elder (02/16/2026) House Bill 2514 — the proposal to establish a Global War on Terror memorial on the Washington State Capitol campus — is currently sitting in the House Rules Committee. For it to move forward, it must be advanced for a full vote of the Washington State House. If it does not,…
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Service Didn’t End When the Uniform Came Off
Service Didn’t End When the Uniform Came Off Every Tuesday morning in Monroe, Washington, a group gathers outside the local library for something more immediate than books — food. Among the volunteers is Army veteran Ben Linsenmann, who now serves his community by helping distribute rescued groceries to families across Snohomish County. For Linsenmann, the…